Welcome back to Two Guys on a Plane! This episode is extra special because it’s all about YOU. We opened up our Instagram and let you ask us anything — and you guys did not hold back. From how we met, to our favorite layovers, our most unforgettable celebrity encounters, and even our weirdest finds in the seatback pockets... we’re spilling it all.
We’re soaring into flight attendant life, our personal travel hacks, favorite airports, and of course, plenty of hilarious stories along the way. Trust us, you’re gonna want to hear how a beer bath almost ended badly and why beef jerky might just save your next trip. Buckle up — this is a fun one!
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Episode Highlights:
[0:00] Kicking off our AMA and talking about the chaos that is flying these days.
[2:12] How we started Two Guys on a Plane and why our memes actually don't suck.
[4:09] The story of how we met (hint: someone was a commuter!).
[5:32] Our favorite Philly restaurants — and why you need to hit up Graffiti Bar.
[6:49] What we do when we're not flying: happy hours, hiking (sort of), and concerts.
[8:15] Favorite layovers (spoiler: it's not always the big cities!).
[10:59] Non-rev life hacks and why StaffTraveler changed our travel game.
[13:50] Favorite and least favorite airports — and why LaGuardia had a glow-up.
[16:20] Good trip with a bad crew vs bad trip with a good crew (easy answer!).
[16:34] Our favorite trip together — featuring beer baths and beach parties.
[18:22] Celebrity encounters: from Julianne Hough to Flavor Flav.
[20:37] Do flight attendants really have secret codes for passengers?
[22:38] Must-haves in our carry-ons (yes, beef jerky is essential).
[23:56] Our best jet lag survival tips.
[24:41] Why we couldn't pick just one destination forever (and wouldn't!).
[25:25] Favorite airlines to fly as passengers — it's like visiting family.
[26:11] Best and worst parts of being a flight attendant: it’s all about the people.
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